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PEN America Cautiously Welcomes Twitter Political Ad Policy, Says More Details Needed

Press ReleaseOctober 30, 2019

(New York, NY) – Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey today announced that the platform will no longer accept paid political advertising. PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel issued the following statement: “We… More

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DARE: In Push for 2020 Election Security, Top Official Was Warned: Don’t Tell Trump

News DigestApril 24, 2019

The New York Times reports that the recently resigned Homeland Security secretary, responsible for cyberdefense, was told not to bring up preparations... More

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DARE: CEO Jack Dorsey Suggests Big Change for Twitter, and Users Revolt

News DigestApril 17, 2019

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says the social media platform is looking to shift from following individuals to following topics as part of efforts to counter... More

DARE: Fallout After Anonymous Times Op-Ed Blasts Trump

News DigestSeptember 6, 2018

Furor erupts over anonymous New York Times op-ed by senior Administration official who describes internal "resistance" to Trump. More

DARE: Trump, White House Strike Back at Bob Woodward Over New Book

News DigestSeptember 5, 2018

As Trump tries to deny veracity of Bob Woodward's new book on the White House, "Fear", the author issues five-word statement: "I stand by my reporting." More

DARE: ‘Truth isn’t Truth’: Giuliani Trumps ‘Alternative Facts’ with New Orwellian Outburst

News DigestAugust 20, 2018

Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal attorney, claims “truth isn’t truth” and the possibility of “being trapped in lies” in response to special counsel Robert Mueller’s request for the president… More

DARE: Tabloid Company, Aiding Trump Campaign, May Have Crossed Line Into Politics

News DigestJuly 23, 2018

Cohen investigation looks at whether America Media Inc. acted as political supporter, and whether First Amendment protections should apply. More

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News DigestMay 18, 2018

White House allies wage campaign to discredit Russia investigation on first anniversary of Robert Mueller III’s appointment as special counsel. Trump uses "animals" in discussion of immigrants, and debate… More

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